Leicester Galleries, London, by 1958
Benjamin Sonnenberg (and sold by his estate: Sotheby's, New York, June 5-9, 1979, lot 1505)
Acquired at the above sale by the father of the present owner
Thence by descent

Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, London, 1963, no. 567, illustration of another cast p. 361
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, no. 464, illustration of another cast p. 216

Bronze with dark green grey patina. There is verdigris throughout. There is a small white accretion at the back of the head, likely a drip of white paint, and another whitish accretion in a recessed area at the back of the sculpture, about 3 inches from the bottom of the bronze. There is some minor rubbing to the protruding areas and surface dirt throughout. The work is in generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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